LHS grad inks with St. Mary

Written by Andy Brown

Wednesday, 10 March 2010 09:00

Chalice Schmollinger went to Allen County Community College in hopes of continuing her softball career.

Allen County, and former Louisburg High catcher, Chalice Schmollinger signs her letter of intent to play softball at the University of Saint Mary. Sitting to the left of Schmollinger is St. Mary coach Lori Lorenzen and to the right is Allen County head coach Ed Wilkerson. Standing is Allen County assistant coach Jamie Amerine. (submitted photo)

She definitely got that accomplished.

Schmollinger, a 2008 graduate of Louisburg High School, recently signed to play softball for the University of Saint Mary in 2011 after a strong freshman season one year ago as a catcher. She will play one more season at Allen, before moving on to play two years at the Leavenworth school.

“We are a small school with a community feeling where Chalice will continue to get a great education,” St. Mary softball coach Lori Lorenzen said. “We are graduating a four-year starting catcher, so we will need that spot filled next year. Chalice has the ability to do that for us with the experience she brings from Allen.”

In her freshman campaign at Allen, Schmollinger caught 28 games and compiled a .966 fielding percentage and was second on the team in putouts. She recorded a .266 batting average and hit three home runs on the year.

So far this season, Allen County is off to a 5-3 start.

Schmollinger hopes to help Lorenzen rebuild her program. Lorenzen is beginning her second year with the Spires, which struggled a year ago with a 6-26 record.

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